how to start a pool hall?

Question

start up

Answer 1

find a location that will fit your needs
contact the Realtor or landlord to look at it
if you want to rent it, apply for it and close the deal
once you have your address and the building,go the the city hall of records [in the city you will be opening in] and apply for the business license
then you go to the county hall of records and apply for the dba[ doing business ad] and follow the instructions on the forms
take your paperwork to the bank and open your business checking account
start working on your building site for the pool hall, how you want it to look, decide where you are going to place the tables, cue sticks, snack bar, and sitting areas
find your pool tables and equipment and order them and wait for delivery. while waiting for delivery start your marketing plan, place ads , and decide what your prices are, rent the tables per hour and fee....decide who and how many employees you are going to have hours that you will be open and closing hours
contact state tax board for tax id number and federal tax id number, set up bookkeeping system, decide grand opening day and place ads around and on window of you business good luck and enjoy your business....

Answer 2

I planned for 4 years before I opened my pool hall in 2010. You need to plan your business before you start looking for locations, and you definitely DO NOT want to close on a lease before you have a complete picture of whats involved. Check out www.poolhallbusinessplan.com for information on starting a pool hall from someone who's done it.

Answer 3

Go to http://www.score.org/ to find the nearest SCORE chapter. Contact them to arrange for a free one on one meeting with a SCORE counselor about starting a pool hall.

SCORE is a nonprofit organization. They provide a public service by offering small business advice and training. .

SCORE's 10,500 volunteers have more than 600 business skills. Volunteers share their wisdom and lessons learned in business. The volunteers are working/retired business owners, executives and corporate leaders.

Answer 4

First - market research will it be successful?
Second - bank loan and business liscense
3 - rent space
4 Buy items
5 - Hire workers
6 - Open